Living the Life

Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

~Proverbs 31:8-9

Do not deprive an alien or the fatherless of justice... ~Deuteronomy 24:7

....He loves justice...~Psalm 99:4

This week is North Korean Freedom Week. There are a variety events organized to shed light on the atrocities including a number of North Korean defectors and experts testifying before Congress and an international protest. North Korean activists will be hosting demonstrations in front of Chinese Embassies and Consulates around the world. Most will begin at noon on Saturday, April 28th, however if you are in Seoul it will begin at 4 p.m. The protests is designed to be a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves. As the host of the 2008 Olympic Games, China's gross violations of human rights cannot be ignored. Repatriating any individual back into a situation of torture and possible execution when other options are available is not acceptable.

Along with 7% of the general public, I am gregarious and brash, but underneath I am nervy, thin-skinned and don't deal well with criticism - or at least that's how my normal sleeping position describes me.

Here's what the BBC says way you sleep says about you:

The Fetus: Those who curl up in the fetus position are described as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax.

This is the most common sleeping position, and adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.

Log (15%): Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be gullible.

The yearner (13%): People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have taken a decision, they are unlikely ever to change it.

Soldier (8%): Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards.

Freefall (7%): Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme situations.

Starfish (5%): Lying on your back with both arms up around the pillow. These sleepers make good friends because they are always ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

What kind of sleeper are you???

wedding. The other is planning a trip she calls "monk tour 2007" because she is visiting monks she knows in 3 different countries. Because of these two lovely ladies, I myself have a fascination with the monks and have been able to visit them now in four different countries. I was so happy to be around the beloved Southeast Asians that I love. The Shan State (that's in Burma) monks even spoke Thai with me. That made me oh so happy. I realised the other day that I never get homesick for the states but nearly everyday I get homesick for South and Southeast Asia. Good thing I now have the monks to help ease the pain ^^.

I think I should go in business making stylish surgical masks.... I might make a killing.